This is the story of Trixi Triceratops who after an early demise on a sunny Jurassic beach finds a new life 65 million years later as a popular fossil in a museum. This movie describes the formation of fossils in an engaging and informative way and would be useful as an introduction to the topic of fossils for young students or learners of ESL. The resource contains 11 PDF pages; 1. The movie available on TES as a .m4v file. 2. A PDF worksheet in two parts. The first part is an introduction to the formation of fossils with questions, and the second part contains questions relevant to the video. 3. An answer sheet with teacher instructions for both. 4. A word definitions exercise to accompany the PDF worksheet. 5. A reading and vocabulary review sheet. 6. Short internet based homework task. All work is my own. All pictures were obtained from Commons sources.

Two of my best selling multimedia resources for autumn. Lessons for teaching the history of Halloween and Bonfire Night. These are fun and engaging lessons that can be adapted to most levels and contain a mix of comic book style readers, videos and PDF worksheets and quizzes. Great value at 30% off the price of buying the two lessons individually. The Bonfire Night Lesson contains a video download, while the Halloween History movie is a YouTube video link. For more detailed explanations of each lesson please visit the individual sites of each by following the links below. Bonfire Night Halloween History

Great for Halloween, fill in classes or end of term lessons. A simple set of picture prompts using cartoon images of monsters for stimulating the imagination for the writing of diary entries and newspaper interviews. These are divided into 18 picture prompts of two different sets of materials for a 'Date with a Monster' diary writing, and an 'Interview with a Monster' reporting task. They can be adapted for most levels and an explanation of how they can be used in the classroom is included. Materials included: 1. A set of 18 PDF color slides that can be printed out and laminated. These are for use with the date with a monster task. There are 9 male and 9 female monsters included. This resource also contains writing prints for the student's diaries, and a guidance page to give students some ideas for its use. 2. A set of 18 PDF picture prints with sections to write a newspaper report based on an interview with a monster. There are 9 male and 9 female monsters included, along with a guidance page to give students some ideas for its use. 3. A teacher's notes section outlining the uses of the two resources included in this lesson pack. There are similar lessons in my TES store. Please check out the links below; Picture Prompts - Horror and Mystery Stories Picture Prompts - Fantasy and Mystery Stories Picture Prompts for Adventure Horror Mystery and SciFi

Bob is walking along minding his own business when suddenly he is abducted by an alien to take part in an anatomy class, and Bob is the subject!! Humorous video designed to act as an introduction to the subject of anatomy. It can be used with young students in a science class or as a listening topic for students of ESL/EFL. The resource also has 9 pages of PDF materials which includes; 1. A page of MC questions about the video. 2. A cloze listening exercise. 3. A word definitions worksheet covering some of the more difficult vocabulary. 4. A double puzzle for practicing the same words. 5. There is also a link to an online version of the movie for those who prefer.

(This resource was updated on Sept 30 2015. There are now two new black and white versions for easier printing) This is a seven page comic book version of the scene from the Frankenstein classic where the monster is brought to life. The language has been edited to appeal to learners of ESL/EFL or it can be used as an introduction to younger readers of the Mary Shelley classic. The zip file contains four versions of the comic. A PDF file color, and black and white version for printing, an ePUB version and a version with with empty text boxes for writing practice. This means it can be viewed on various platforms including computers, e.book readers and tablets. It can also be printed out in full color or black and white. This is a free version so I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice you can give as to the usefulness of the product. There are further comics in this Frankenstein series and other English and History subjects which will be paid for versions. Please follow me if you are interested in these. Check out some of my other resources here; Captain Walton’s Letters Victor’s Story The Monster’s Story Frankenstein Comic Book Collect - Parts 1-3

Some great resources at a bargain price for Halloween. This contains three of my Gothic Horror products combined together as a pack at a 40% discount to buying them individually. There are two sets of picture prompts, and my introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' in comic book form These materials come with PDF student and teacher prints and include reading and writing exercises along with quizzes and answer sheets. Included are; The Raven Comic Book Picture Prompts - Horror and Mystery Stories Picture Prompts - Fantasy Mystery and Horror Stories All of the products here can still be obtained individually by going to my TES store at;

This is a silent movie of Edgar Allen Poe's, 'The Raven'. It takes the form of an illustrated presentation with animated text and pictures. There is a suitable musical background but no recitation of the poem. It was made using Apple Keynote software before exporting to video. The video is in m4v format and is 8 minutes long. This resource is suitable for use as an introduction to the poem. It can also be used in the classroom or on students notepads/laptops to learn about the poem, practice recitation, or research various aspects about the poem, including new words, tone, assonance, internal rhyme and historical references. For those who have access to Apple products I have also included the first two stanzas of the poem in the original Keynote format, which can be used as a teacher's aid. I am offering this video at a low price for a short period of time, and will add the full Keynote version of the poem later. Earlier, if anyone requests it. The short Keynote is 7 slides long. The full Keynote (coming later) has 42 slides. This resource can be combined with my 'The Raven - Comic Book, which is also available in my store here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11121052

My second fun and engaging interactive murder mystery that can be adapted for any student grade. The focus of this one is on witness observation and deduction from visual and aural clues within the story. This resource can be used to practice a variety of different skills, including the basics of listening, writing, vocabulary and grammar or more advanced skills such as use of inference and critical thinking. Great for regular writing classes, group work, homework assignment or a fun fill in class. The main advantage of this resource is that the teacher can mix and match the materials outlined below to work with any class. There are materials for print only, display (slideshow), multimedia classrooms, or student iPad/laptop use. This gives the teacher the flexibility to make a lesson adapted to not just the age or level of the class, but the available technology as well. In addition, there are teacher explanations for each resource. The materials include: 1. The story video. This is an animated story about a group of 6 people attending a house party to celebrate the owner's purchase of a new painting. There is a blackout and one person will die. The students will watch and listen to find clues as to what happened to the victim and deduce the identity of the murderer. 2. A student task sheet consisting of 8 pages in PDF, containing and outline of the story, resources for recording the timeline and suspect movements, the murder scene, suspect motives, story cards and print for essay writing. 3. A set of separate motive cards with pictures of the suspects. In color and black and white. 4. The same suspect motives as a short movie. This is available as an online video. It can be used where listening is the focus of the lesson. 5. A separate worksheet for new vocabulary for those students that need it. 6. A 12 page PDF explanation resource for teachers. 7. As of November 2017 have added a small video of the suspect motives to this, along with a promo Youtube video of part of the movie. Altogether this resource contains 34 pages in PDF. If you've enjoyed this resource please take a look at my best selling product; Murder Mystery - Video Based Interactive Detective Story This is also part of a 3 part Murder Mystery Bundle; Murder Mystery Activities for All Levels

Both of my Edgar Allan Poe comic books, The Raven and Tell Tale Heart as one pack. A great introduction to the writer's works. Useful for classes studying the Gothic Horror genre and also evaluating content presented in diverse media and other formats for literature classes. 75 pages This product includes; 1. Color versions of both comics along with an e.pub version for use by teachers on iPad or other tablets. 2. Two black and white versions for students. Version 2 has no background which makes it easier to print) 3. Workprints that can be used by students to record new words and expressions, make notes on their understanding of each work, and write an analysis based on their studies. 4. Teacher notes containing suggestions on the use of the comics with students, along with web links to other useful resources. These comics be purchased individually and can be found at the links below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-the-raven-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11121052 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tell-tale-heart-by-edgar-allan-poe-comic-book-11123649

The complete bundle of animated movie, Prezi and comic book for social studies students learning about the incredible survival story of Ernest Shackleton and his 27 crew who were stranded on the Antarctic ice for 2 years after the crushing of their ship, Endurance. This resource is a bundle of all three of my current products, but at a 40% discount to buying them separately. 55 pages plus original video This product contains; 1. The 12 page Endurance Comic Book in color and black and white with several versions suitable for iPad, computer or printing. The comic consists of four journal entries and this version also contains a set of questions based on the text with an answer page and simple map of Antarctica. It is meant as an alternative introduction to the story for which there are many full size novels available. 2. The 11 slide Ernest Shackleton 'Prezi' (like a Powerpoint but more fun). This comes with a set of PDF learning materials and teacher guide. The Prezi (120mb) contains 11 slides that tell the story visually, with humorous speech bubbles, and full narration. The last part contains a short video of a journal entry from a fictional member of the crew. 3. The Shackleton and Endurance animated movie which also comes with its own set of learning materials and teacher guide. Please be aware the format for the movie is Quicktime. This video is based on journals from the expedition written at the time the vessel was abandoned, and takes the form of four diary entries outlining life in the Antarctic and being set adrift on the ice. All of these are still available as separate products, if you prefer, and are available in my store. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/kibishipaul

This set of materials is a compilation of my products, Flashcards and Language Games for Kids 1 and 2, and consists of flashcards and games that can be used with kindergarten grade students and/or young learners of English as a Second Language. All materials are in black and white and can be copied or colored. (There are also some colored versions for some of the games.) I have included PDF files of each set of flashcards or games. Flashcards; 1. A set of 16 different animals. 2. A set of 8 pieces of furniture. 3. A set of 8 prepositions. 4. A set of 16 different continuous verb pictures. 5. A set of 8 weather conditions. 6. A set of 8 meals in color and black and white. 7. A set of 4 mealtimes with empty clock for writing times. If they don’t know the vocabulary already, the flashcards can be used to teach the words for use in the following two games. To expand vocabulary students can color the cards as well. Games; 1. Zoo animal collectors game. This is similar to ‘Battleships’ except the aim in this case is to collect as many different animals as you can from your partners ‘zoo’. The game provides practice for colors, numbers to 10, and animals. 2. Find the animal game. This can be used after the students become proficient in animal, furniture words and use of prepositions (flashcards). Students ask each other the question, ‘Where is my ? to find and draw animals on their print. 3. Clothes domino game. Usual dominoes game used to practice colors, plurals and words using 'pairs'. A pair of shoes etc. Played in two's or groups of 3,4.. 4. My Things game. Using 'Do you have my...? questions and classroom object sets for practicing adjective order. Students in teams of four race to see who can collect their set fastest. All images are my own creations and were taken from a book I made for teaching English to Japanese kindergarten students. Please visit my TES Store for other resources for use with literature and history classes at; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul

Animated video lesson. Every year on November 5th, Britain celebrates the event known as 'Bonfire Night' or sometimes 'Guy Fawkes Night' with fireworks and bonfires all over the country. This short, humorous video tells the history behind the event. The story follows the plot by a group of Catholics to assassinate the first Stuart king of England, James 1, by using gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. 13 pages This lesson contains. 1. An SD version of the movie and links to an online and downloadable HD version. The movie is Quicktime. Please make sure you have this software before downloading. 2. A six page pdf worksheet for students providing questions on the video, vocabulary exercises, historical background reading and associated quizzes. 3. A seven page teacher manual containing answers to the quizzes. This animated video was made by kibishipaul (Paul Carr). You can find my other resources, including more comic books and multi-media resources here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul Other video and comic book history resources in my store; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ww1-life-in-the-trenches-comic-book-11155177 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-and-endurance-a-multi-media-introduction-11185501 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-suffrage-comic-book-11081943 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-history-graphic-reader-and-video-11733233

These materials have been designed to provide a brief introduction to Gothic horror and are also great for Halloween! I have provided a variety of multi media resources including two short animated videos and a ‘Prezi’ (like a Powerpoint but more fun!) along with associated quizzes and texts as a PDF resource which can be tailored to the needs of the students. There are two versions in this package. One for older students, and one for students of ESL or younger students The materials can be printed out and used in a multi media classroom, and the Prezi can be downloaded and installed on a computer for ease of use. Alternatively, copies of the PDF, which contains links to all online materials, can be purchased for students to install on their own computers so they can access everything directly. 16 pages The lesson contains; Version 1: Ages 14-16 1. PDF student and teacher documents that give an outline of the history of Gothic horror stories and the elements that are recognized as important to the genre. 2. A link on the PDF worksheet to view online or download the Prezi which contains 9 slides that describe the elements of a Gothic story visually with humorous speech bubbles and full narration. 3. Links to two animated videos and learning materials for new vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension quizzes along with a comic writing exercise. 4. A set of teachers notes and quiz answers along with a contact e.mail for enquiries. Version 2: Younger students or those studying ESL 1. The same PDF student and teacher resources. However, these have simplified language and vocabulary and have been changed from book form to discrete lesson parts that can be distributed as handouts in any order. These have the same links to the movies and 'Prezi'. 2. There are also a wider range of review materials for this version, including a crossword, reading review, word quizzes, comic book text fill and a reading and word test based on the language learned. If you have any questions about using Prezi or the iPad lesson, please feel free to contact me through TpT or download the preview and use my mail address. My other products related to literature and horror can be found at the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/kibishipaul